Windows 10: Proper headset setup for dictation in Win 10

Windows version 1909 (1863.959).
I plan to start using dictation, principally with MS Word. Should I get a desktop or headset microphone? Do I need an earphone type headset or just a mike? Any other pitfalls? I have a lot of Bluetooth devices that sometimes override one another when pairing. Would it be better to get a USB microphone? Is noise suppression important?
Thank you for any advice.

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Dictation not working.

Hello Lina,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. Are you using dictation in Windows or Office application?
   
2. Since when are you facing this issue?
   
3. Did you make any changes to the computer before this issue started?
   

I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps:

Step 1: To dictate text:

1. Open Speech Recognition by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking Ease of Access, and then clicking Windows Speech Recognition.

2. Say "start listening" or click the Microphone button to start the listening mode.

3. Open the program you want to use or select the text box you want to dictate text into.

4. Say the text that you want dictate.

Step 2: You may refer Microsoft article related to Dictating text:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4042244/windows-10-use-dictation

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14198/windows-7-dictate-text-using-speech-recognition

Hope it helps.

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Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Good surround sound headset

I know you say you're not that guy, but stepping into the $250+ range really brings a change in build quality that might have you never having to buy another set. Otherwise, getting 6 speakers with decent sound in a headset is hard, and that's what you are asking for, and I have no suggestions, but just a bump up the list. *Stick Out Tongue

 

Headset not working with Win 10

I have upgraded to win 10 and for some reason my headset is no longer detected. It was in the beginning. It open up playback devices but no headset is listed. The headset works but it's just not detected. Is there a way to fix that?